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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clark Channel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Wasabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wasabi has chosen Pokerface as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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191 lbs
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200 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Clark Channel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucky Wasabi!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasabi misses with a left hand
and Channel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lucky Wasabi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Channel misses with a hook
and Wasabi counters with a leg kick.
Channel throws a sloppy head kick
and Wasabi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wasabi misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Wasabi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wasabi.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Channel backs away from a small jab...but Wasabi lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Channel crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Wasabi with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lucky Wasabi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimy Levinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Paredes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandro Paredes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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236 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimy Levinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sandro Paredes!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paredes tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Levinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Paredes looking for a triangle here. Levinson is fighting it but it looks tight! Paredes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Levinson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sandro Paredes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tangs lib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George St Pierre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, tangs lib!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, George St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and lib counters with a nice double leg into side control. St Pierre won't be happy with that.
St Pierre is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
lib decides to stand back up. lib steps back and let's St Pierre get back to his feet.
St Pierre closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
lib throws a predictable looking body shot
letting St Pierre counter with a right hand.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and lib counters with a body kick that stops St Pierre in his tracks momentarily.
lib misses with a body kick.
lib looks to throw a body kick
enabling St Pierre to counter with a crisp jab.
lib tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. St Pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
lib throws a head kick that misses
and St Pierre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
lib working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from St Pierre.
lib keeping full guard, as St Pierre tries to pass.
St Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
St Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
St Pierre is looking to stand up but lib won't let him.
St Pierre decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches lib napping and manages to drive through into side control!
St Pierre looks gassed!
St Pierre is chipping away with strikes.
St Pierre decides to stand up, so the ref orders lib to his feet.
lib misses with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
lib throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming lib to the mat! lib manages to get full guard.
lib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
St Pierre throws a big right hand that misses.
lib might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
St Pierre stands and steps away. lib gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
St Pierre throws a series of punches but lib moves out of range.
St Pierre fails with the takedown
and lib makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
lib throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. lib did well to prevent St Pierre getting side control.
St Pierre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St Pierre connects with a nice short shot to lib's temple.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
St Pierre tries to stand but can't do so whilst lib controls his leg.
St Pierre stands up from half guard.
St Pierre shoots in for a double leg but lib sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
lib bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lib fails with the takedown.
St Pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St Pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
lib wants to sweep here but St Pierre controlling him for the moment.
St Pierre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierre thows a big elbow that misses.
St Pierre throws a strike but lib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
St Pierre has a closed guard, preventing lib from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
lib gets to his feet. St Pierre looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
St Pierre shoots in looking for a takedown but lib manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Pierre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
tangs lib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. lib tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag lib to the ground. lib escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George St Pierre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says lib as he avoids it easily.
St Pierre is trying hard to land a takedown here. lib sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and lib counters with a nice leg kick.
tangs lib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Pierre.
lib drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
lib throwing shots but missing, from side control.
St Pierre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, lib asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Pierre sneaks out the side door and pushes lib away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
lib moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
St Pierre is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in lib's half guard.
St Pierre throwing shots but lib is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lib keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
lib blocking the ground and pound attempt from St Pierre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Pierre thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
St Pierre missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
George St Pierre has got the better of the ground game so far.
St Pierre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
St Pierre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed lib's head.
St Pierre stands up and beckons lib to join him on the feet.
St Pierre misses with a takedown attempt
and lib finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
George St Pierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Pierre shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
St Pierre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. lib tries to avoid it but St Pierre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag lib to the ground. lib escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
lib showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierre.
lib tries to clinch up
and St Pierre counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
George St Pierre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierre winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George St Pierre!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie McGee IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Muscle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee IV comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Anti-Fascisto: Never Surrender- Closet Monster. The key to victory for Frankie McGee IV has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie McGee IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Muscle!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muscle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGee IV's waist but McGee IV gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muscle off to one side.
McGee IV misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee IV misses the target.
Muscle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Muscle misses with a looping left.
McGee IV misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from McGee IV. Those never looked like landing.
McGee IV rushes Muscle with punches - Muscle moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Muscle goes down! McGee IV follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frankie McGee IV!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandy Culture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Windham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandy Culture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Windham's chin.
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213 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brandy Culture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Windham!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Windham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Culture slips a jab and a cross from Windham.
Brandy Culture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Culture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Windham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Windham stalls.
Culture has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Windham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Windham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Culture goes for a takedown in the clinch but Windham prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandy Culture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Windham gets underhooks to prevent Culture's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Windham.
Culture goes for a takedown attempt but Windham pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Culture tries for a takedown but Windham circles away easily
and Culture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Windham misses with a head kick.
Culture with a lazy takedown attempt
and Windham counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Windham.
Windham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Culture wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Windham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Windham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Culture is working for takedown but Windham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Windham gets underhooks to prevent Culture's takedown attempt.
Windham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Culture wants a takedown but no success here.
Windham gets underhooks to prevent Culture's takedown attempt.
Culture is breathing heavily.
A short left from Windham.
Culture is rocked!
It looks like Brandy Culture has been cut.
Windham manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oh Culture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Culture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Windham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Windham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Windham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Windham is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Culture will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Culture seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Windham has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Culture is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Culture's face as Windham controls the position.
Windham wants to stand but Culture has his arm trapped.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Aaron Windham hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Culture tries for a takedown but Windham circles away easily
enabling Windham to counter with a crisp jab.
Windham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Culture.
Culture shoots and misses
and Culture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Culture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Windham counters with a big right hand! Oh Culture is in trouble here! Windham follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Windham!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Cardigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charmaine Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlando Cardigan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Orlando Cardigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Charmaine Dela Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cardigan.
Cardigan tries to clinch up but Dela Cruz circles away and keeps his distance.
Dela Cruz throws a right and a left that Cardigan avoids nicely.
Cardigan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dela Cruz is trying to defend but Cardigan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cardigan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cardigan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Dela Cruz to regain full guard.
Cardigan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cardigan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cardigan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
Cardigan wants to control from the top but Dela Cruz keeps moving.
Cardigan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dela Cruz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Cruz has momentary wrist control but Cardigan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dela Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cardigan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cardigan throws a strike but Dela Cruz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dela Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cardigan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dela Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz wants to stand but Cardigan is controlling the position.
Dela Cruz keeping moving, preventing Cardigan from controlling successfully.
Cardigan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dela Cruz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cardigan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dela Cruz is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardigan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Orlando Cardigan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dela Cruz slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardigan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dela Cruz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cardigan doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Cruz lands a two punch combo.
Cardigan tries to clinch
and Dela Cruz counters with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cardigan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cardigan lands an elbow just above Dela Cruz 's eye.
It looks like Charmaine Dela Cruz has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Dela Cruz.
Cardigan wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orlando Cardigan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardigan breaks from the clinch.
Cardigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dela Cruz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardigan looks to clinch
and Dela Cruz counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cardigan misses with a left hand
and Dela Cruz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cardigan closes the distance and clinches.
Cardigan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dela Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cardigan tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cardigan is breathing heavily.
Dela Cruz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dela Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Dela Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cardigan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dela Cruz digs a right hand underneath Cardigan's ribcage. Cardigan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cardigan wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Cardigan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cardigan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardigan misses with an elbow strike.
Cardigan has Dela Cruz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dela Cruz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cardigan misses with an elbow strike.
Cardigan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dela Cruz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cardigan pushes off an throws an elbow but Dela Cruz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dela Cruz is leaning against Cardigan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cardigan tries for a takedown but Dela Cruz manages to get underhooks.
Cardigan misses with an elbow over the top.
Dela Cruz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Dela Cruz.
Dela Cruz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Orlando Cardigan has been cut.
Dela Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Dela Cruz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cardigan momentarily.
Dela Cruz throws a head kick but Cardigan moves out of range.
Charmaine Dela Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dela Cruz connects with a combination that backs up Cardigan into the cage. Dela Cruz lands a flurry of punches that gets past Cardigan's guard. Cardigan is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Dela Cruz bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charmaine Dela Cruz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Heath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Zyekowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heath comes to the cage accompanied by U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nicholas Heath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Zyekowski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Heath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zyekowski.
The crowd cheers as Zyekowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heath doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy body kick from Zyekowski
and Heath counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Heath slips a jab from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Zyekowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Heath counters with a low kick, right behind Zyekowski 's knee.
Heath goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Zyekowski.
Nice body kick there by Heath.
Heath scores with a leg kick.
Zyekowski jabs at Heath's body.
The crowd cheers as Zyekowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heath doesn't seem phased though.
Zyekowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Heath counters with a big head kick but Zyekowski shrugs it off.
Heath bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zyekowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heath scores with a spinning back kick!
A left lands for Heath.
Heath looks to land a body kick but Zyekowski moved away.
Heath looks to score with a jab to the body but Zyekowski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyekowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heath circles away quickly and effectively.
Heath scores with a jab. Zyekowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zyekowski avoids the head kick by Heath.
Heath takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zyekowski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zyekowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zyekowski takes one to the side of the head.
Heath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
Heath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zyekowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Zyekowski misses with a series of wild punches.
A solid body kick from Heath.
Zyekowski looks gassed!
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Zyekowski misses with an uppercut
and Heath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zyekowski misses with the combination.
Zyekowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas Zyekowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zyekowski on the side of the head.
Zyekowski throws a jab when Heath was well out of range.
Heath connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zyekowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Heath counters with a big head kick but Zyekowski shrugs it off.
Zyekowski swings for the body but Heath moves out of range.
Heath scores with a kick to the body.
Zyekowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heath moves away.
Zyekowski misses with a double jab
and Heath counters with a head kick. That will keep Zyekowski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zyekowski tries to land a body kick
and Heath counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Zyekowski misses
and Heath counters with a straight right hand.
Zyekowski throws a head kick that misses.
Zyekowski throws a head kick but Heath moves out of range.
Heath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Heath thumps Zyekowski with a low kick.
Zyekowski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Heath is looking to slow Zyekowski down with leg kicks.
Zyekowski blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zyekowski.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zyekowski misses with an uppercut. Heath saw that one coming.
Heath feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zyekowski's calf.
Zyekowski throws a head kick that misses
and Heath counters with a leg kick.
Heath throws a front kick that sends Zyekowski stumbling back into the cage.
Heath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zyekowski motions for Heath to come forward. Zyekowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heath misses with a leg kick.
Heath throws a leg kick but Zyekowski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zyekowski misses the shot to the body.
Heath throws out a leg kick but Zyekowski moves out of range and Heath only half commits.
Heath connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zyekowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zyekowski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Heath.
Heath defending well as Zyekowski loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Zyekowski is predictable there
and Heath counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyekowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Zyekowski throws a sloppy head kick
and Heath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zyekowski's knee momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Zyekowski.
Heath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zyekowski.
Zyekowski swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Heath scores with a nice head shot.
Heath throws a head kick but Zyekowski moves out of range.
Zyekowski walks into a straight right hand from Heath.
Zyekowski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zyekowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heath at a distance.
Heath is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heath throws out a powerful jab.
Zyekowski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zyekowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zyekowski misses with a right hand
and Heath counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heath throws a series of punches but Zyekowski moves out of range.
Zyekowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Heath has time to react.
Zyekowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick from Heath lands but Zyekowski takes it in his stride.
Zyekowski throws a front kick aimed at Heath's knee but Heath avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Heath dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zyekowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heath has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heath is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zyekowski thuds his right hand into Heath's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zyekowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zyekowski throws a body punch but Heath moves out of range.
Zyekowski misses with a wild body shot.
Heath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zyekowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas Zyekowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zyekowski throws the left hand but Heath avoids the punch easily.
Zyekowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Heath.
Zyekowski cracks Heath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heath slips a jab and a cross from Zyekowski.
Heath misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heath!
Heath connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zyekowski scores with a sloppy right hand. Heath should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heath!
Zyekowski blocks the body kick.
Nicholas Heath is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zyekowski throws a body punch but Heath moves out of range.
Heath thumps Zyekowski with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Zyekowski blocks the low kick.
Zyekowski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zyekowski misses with a shot to the body
and Heath counters with a body kick.
Heath throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zyekowski's head.
Zyekowski misses with a combination
and Heath makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Heath avoids the head kick by Zyekowski.
A good leg kick by Heath.
Zyekowski is breathing heavily.
Zyekowski throws a predictable looking body shot
and Heath counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zyekowski is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zyekowski throws a leg kick but Heath sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zyekowski throws a series of strikes that have Heath backpedaling.
Heath blocks a head kick by Zyekowski.
Zyekowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heath at a distance.
Zyekowski throws a leg kick but Heath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heath throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Heath fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heath throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A jab from Zyekowski finds it's way through Heath's defenses.
Zyekowski on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heath, right into the meat.
Zyekowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heath is out of range and Zyekowski settles back down.
Zyekowski takes a swing at Heath's ribcage but misses.
Heath thuds his shin into the meat of Zyekowski's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski checks the leg kick.
Heath looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Heath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zyekowski is able to avoid easily.
Heath gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zyekowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heath.
A bone on bone clash there as Zyekowski blocks the leg kick.
Jab by Heath.
Zyekowski throws a right and a left that Heath avoids nicely.
Heath avoids the body shot from Zyekowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heath throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heath moves out of range as Zyekowski strikes.
Zyekowski misses with the combination.
Heath throws a sloppy head kick
and Zyekowski counters with a straight right hand.
Zyekowski throws a right hand that misses
and Heath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heath misses with a wild combination.
Zyekowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heath counters with a low kick, right behind Zyekowski 's knee.
Heath avoids a kick to the body.
Zyekowski throws a right and a left that Heath avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Zyekowski misses
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Heath moves out of range as Zyekowski strikes.
Zyekowski checks the leg kick.
Zyekowski throws a solid leg kick but Heath takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zyekowski.
Good exchange - Heath coming out on top.
Heath scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zyekowski can do to turn this around?
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heath.
Heath takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zyekowski might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Heath has got the better of the exchanges.
Heath swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Heath checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zyekowski wants to slow Heath down by chopping away at his legs.
Heath with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Heath checks the leg kick.
Zyekowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heath.
Zyekowski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heath. That's going to slow Zyekowski down.
Heath lands a nice looking body kick.
Zyekowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Heath counters with a good low kick that Zyekowski was not able to check.
Zyekowski throws a lazy body kick
and Heath counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heath throws a head kick but Zyekowski moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zyekowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zyekowski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zyekowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heath manages to avoid it.
Zyekowski throws a nice looking combination but Heath bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Heath dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A lazy body kick from Zyekowski
and Heath counters with a good, hard body kick but Zyekowski shrugs it off.
Zyekowski avoids the head kick by Heath.
Zyekowski misses with a hook
and Heath counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Heath.
Heath changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zyekowski misses.
Heath looks for the body kick but Zyekowski saw that one coming.
Zyekowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heath lands with a slapping head kick.
Heath ducks under a wild hook from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski digs a good body shot into Heath's ribs.
Zyekowski throws a head kick that misses
and Heath counters with a leg kick.
Heath defending well as Zyekowski loads up on a big left hand.
Zyekowski misses with a hook
and Heath counters with a good, hard body kick but Zyekowski shrugs it off.
Zyekowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heath throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Heath lands with a shot to the body.
Zyekowski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heath blocks a low kick nicely.
Zyekowski misses with a combination
letting Heath counter with a right hand.
Heath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski misses with a body punch
and Heath counters with a body kick that stops Zyekowski in his tracks momentarily.
Zyekowski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Heath manages to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Heath. Zyekowski shrugs it off though.
Zyekowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick there by Heath.
Zyekowski throws a leg kick
and Zyekowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zyekowski misses with a body shot.
Heath tries to land a front kick but Zyekowski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heath keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zyekowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Heath counters with a leg kick.
Heath avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zyekowski thows a leg kick but Heath checks it
enabling Heath to counter with a crisp jab.
Zyekowski misses with a body shot.
Thomas Zyekowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zyekowski throws a low kick, looking for Heath's leg but Heath calmly moves out of range.
Zyekowski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zyekowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Heath.
Zyekowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heath.
Zyekowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyekowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That kick from Heath tenderised Zyekowski's leg. Zyekowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heath tries a head kick but it misses.
Zyekowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heath.
Zyekowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heath was well out of range. Poor timing from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heath.
Heath moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heath misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski thows a leg kick but Heath checks it
and Heath counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A head kick from Heath lands but Zyekowski takes it in his stride.
A head kick by Zyekowski misses
and Heath counters with a low kick, right behind Zyekowski 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zyekowski misses with a leg kick
and Heath counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zyekowski's knee momentarily.
Heath moves out of range of the leg kick from Zyekowski.
Heath has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zyekowski throws a series of strikes that have Heath backpedaling.
Zyekowski throws a right hand that misses
and Heath counters with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zyekowski misses the target.
Good work by Heath as he checks the leg kick.
Heath lands with a kick to the temple. Zyekowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zyekowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zyekowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zyekowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heath stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zyekowski misses the shot to the body.
Zyekowski misses with a double jab
and Heath counters with a thumping low kick.
Heath takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Heath is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Zyekowski does no damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zyekowski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zyekowski misses with a combination
and Heath counters with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Zyekowski there.
Zyekowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy left from Heath finds it's target.
Heath dips to his left and cracks Zyekowski with an uppercut!
Heath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zyekowski.
Zyekowski throws an off balance right hand
and Heath counters with a leg kick.
Zyekowski lands with a nice combination. Heath backs away looking to recover.
Heath looks to land a right hand but Zyekowski moved out of range.
Heath lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Heath slips under a jab from Zyekowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heath misses with a low kick as Zyekowski jumps back.
Zyekowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zyekowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heath checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zyekowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Zyekowski tests Heath's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Heath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heath has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Heath!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Ananasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as John McLovin enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gregory Ananasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John McLovin!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLovin shoots and misses
and Ananasov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McLovin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ananasov.
McLovin manages to get to full guard.
McLovin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McLovin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ananasov stands and throws McLovin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLovin wants to control but Ananasov postures up.
McLovin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McLovin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLovin.
Ananasov won't allow McLovin to sweep him here.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ananasov's guard.
Ananasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ananasov working a defensive guard here.
McLovin stopping the sweep attempt from Ananasov.
Ananasov pulls McLovin in close to prevent any damage.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Ananasov keeps moving.
McLovin wants to pass the guard but Ananasov is keeping the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Gregory Ananasov wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ananasov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLovin manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLovin tries to get to full guard but Ananasov has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ananasov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McLovin!
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ananasov landing shots from mount.
McLovin regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLovin is trying to get back to full guard.
McLovin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ananasov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ananasov's back!
McLovin is throwing shots to the body but Ananasov manages to wriggle free. McLovin pounces on him again and ends up in Ananasov's guard.
McLovin wants to control from the top but Ananasov keeps moving.
McLovin postures up.
Ananasov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLovin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McLovin looking for a guillotine here but Ananasov defends easily.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ananasov tries to free his leg and advance position but McLovin is retaining full guard.
McLovin working for a triangle but Ananasov defends it easily.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin tries to clinch but Ananasov moves out of range.
Ananasov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ananasov lands in his opponent's guard.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
Ananasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ananasov has managed to get both his arms back between McLovin's legs - danger averted.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin wants to sweep here but Ananasov controlling him for the moment.
Ananasov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ananasov looking to pass the guard.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ananasov drops back looking for a leg! McLovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLovin manages to kick Ananasov off! Ananasov jumps back into McLovin's guard.
McLovin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ananasov's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin won't allow Ananasov to sweep him here.
Ananasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McLovin is controlling him.
Ananasov wants to sweep here but McLovin controlling him for the moment.
McLovin postures up.
McLovin postures up in Ananasov's guard and throws a big left but Ananasov blocks it.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Ananasov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ananasov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McLovin has Ananasov in his guard.
McLovin is trying to keep Ananasov in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov advances to half guard.
Ananasov is keen to just control but McLovin is a slippery customer.
McLovin is pressing down on Ananasov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin wants to sweep but no luck.
Ananasov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ananasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ananasov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
Ananasov content to stall in guard here.
Ananasov trying to control the position from guard on top but McLovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ananasov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McLovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ananasov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ananasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin works Ananasov's body with a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Ananasov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ananasov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ananasov feints and as McLovin raises his hands in defense, Ananasov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McLovin looking for a sweep. Not yet McLovin, not yet.
McLovin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ananasov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ananasov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McLovin can't keep his opponent in guard - Ananasov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov is working for a submission of some sort.
McLovin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ananasov prevents McLovin from improving his position.
McLovin is trying to maintain the position but Ananasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Ananasov is trying to control the action in half guard but McLovin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McLovin throws a strike from the bottom but Ananasov passes into side control!
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Ananasov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin regains half guard.
Ananasov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McLovin defending well though.
McLovin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McLovin.
McLovin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ananasov escapes and throws McLovin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
McLovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Gregory Ananasov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McLovin is not content to let Ananasov control the position.
Ananasov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McLovin has escaped the position, nice work there.
McLovin tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov trying to control the position but McLovin is working away.
McLovin is trying to get back to half guard.
Ananasov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McLovin down.
McLovin is looking for a sweep.
Ananasov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McLovin is looking to reverse the position.
Ananasov trying to control the position but McLovin is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to reverse the position.
Ananasov wants to control but McLovin is keeping him busy.
McLovin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McLovin is looking for a sweep. Ananasov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McLovin trying to control from the bottom.
Ananasov trying to control the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ananasov connects with a nice short shot to McLovin's temple.
Ananasov trying to control the action but McLovin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ananasov in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Ananasov!
McLovin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ananasov is on top in guard.
McLovin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McLovin has his foot on Ananasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ananasov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ananasov stopping the sweep attempt from McLovin.
Ananasov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McLovin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ananasov preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov wants to control from the top but McLovin keeps moving.
McLovin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ananasov pushes down on McLovin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McLovin wants to control but Ananasov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ananasov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ananasov controlling the position easily from mount.
Ananasov lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is trying to escape the mount.
Ananasov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ananasov controlling from mount.
McLovin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ananasov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ananasov has control of McLovin's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McLovin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ananasov wants to finish this one by submission but McLovin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ananasov.
McLovin regains half guard.
McLovin wants to improve his position but Ananasov is controlling well.
McLovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ananasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLovin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin tries to get to full guard but Ananasov has control of the leg.
Ananasov is looking to take a break and control but McLovin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McLovin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLovin trying to control here.
Ananasov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLovin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ananasov trying to control the action but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin works his way to full guard. Good work.
McLovin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ananasov got a little sloppy there for a moment and McLovin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ananasov has managed to get both his arms back between McLovin's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Ananasov had his way with John McLovin in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McLovin gets caught flat footed, as Ananasov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLovin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ananasov drops back looking for a leg! McLovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McLovin manages to kick Ananasov off! Ananasov jumps back into McLovin's guard.
Ananasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McLovin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
McLovin is trying to control the position but Ananasov postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLovin keeping moving, preventing Ananasov from controlling successfully.
John McLovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McLovin being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov is looking to work some ground and pound but McLovin has wrist control.
McLovin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McLovin keeping full guard, as Ananasov tries to pass.
Ananasov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McLovin's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ananasov trying to control but McLovin is working from the bottom.
McLovin looking for a triangle here. Ananasov is fighting it but it looks tight! McLovin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ananasov is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John McLovin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Chivitchian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogers Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Housequake as his entrance music. Rogers Nelson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Chivitchian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogers Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chivitchian thows a body shot but no joy.
Chivitchian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nelson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson jabs at Chivitchian's body.
Chivitchian takes one to the chin there.
Nelson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nelson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chivitchian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chivitchian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nelson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson is in close to Chivitchian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chivitchian wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nelson drops back looking for a leg! Chivitchian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chivitchian manages to kick Nelson off! Nelson jumps back into Chivitchian's guard.
Nelson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chivitchian is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chivitchian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nelson pulls his head out easily.
Chivitchian has hold of Nelson's hands but Nelson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Nelson.
Nelson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but Chivitchian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nelson to get the leverage.
Chivitchian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson is trying for a kimura here. Chivitchian looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nelson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogers Nelson!
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